Akiko v.4, 6, 7
Akiko is an ordinary 10 year old, except for the fact that she's visited a planet called Smoo. There, she meets some unforgettable friends, Spuckler, Gax, Poog and Mr. Beeba. The stories are extremely imaginative, and full of vivid imagery. Currently only volumes 4, 6, and 7 are available, however others may become available to us in the future.
Black and white.

Alison Dare 1-2
Alison Dare is the 12 year-old daughter of an archaeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab. She has a love of danger and adventure, but her parents, wanting her to be safe, enrol her at St. Joan of Arc Academy for Girls, hoping she will settle down. However, she still manages to get into all sorts of adventures. The stories have an Egyptian element, as the Blue Scarab is an Egyptian hero, and the strong female character will appeal to girls.
Each volume includes multiple short stories centred on Alison's adventures. The books are written and illustrated by Canadians.

A Little Snow Fairy Sugar 1-3
Saga Bergman is a girl who has her life in order. She's on time for everything, including the times she's arranged at the local music shop to play the piano that once belonged to her mother. However, one day, things get much more complicated when he meets Sugar, a "Season Fairy" that only she can see! Sugar is only an apprentice, and can only become a full-blown Fairy by finding Twinkles. However, no one knows what Twinkles are or how to find them. Sugar, along with other Season Fairies, try to become full Fairies, while Saga tries balance helping the fairies and keeping her life in order.
Manga, black and white.

Amelia Rules 1-3
Amelia is a smart and funny fourth grader who has recently moved from Manhattan to a small town due to her parents' divorce. With a group of strange friends, Pajamaman, Reggie, and arch-enemy Rhonda, she gets up to all sorts of antics. Short stories are interspersed by Amelia addressing the reader directly. The humour, ranging from bodily function jokes, to real wit, will appeal to many types and levels of readers. The stories are touching, and include messages about acceptance, and adjusting to life's little hiccups.
Ongoing series.

Asterix 1-24
Asterix Omnibus 1-2
The year is 50 BC. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely... one small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. The village is home of Asterix, Obelix, and many other unforgettable characters. The secret is in the magic potion, made by the druid Getafix. The books each comprise a stand-alone adventure in which Asterix and Obelix generally fight the Romans, and meet other races. There is a range of humour, allowing the books to appeal to a wide audience. Also, the books serve as a good introduction to the Romans, as well as other ancient civilizations, as they are quite historically accurate. Translated from French.

Astro Boy Vol.3-23
Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation and receive worldwide recognition, leading the way for the current manga phenomenon. Astro Boy is a jet-powered, super-strong, evil-robot-bashing, alien-invasion-smashing robot. In a civilization founded on Asimov's robot principles, Astro works to stop injustice wherever he finds it, in stories that touch on themes of acceptance, selflessness, and environmentalism.
Black and white, manga. Written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka, held to be the grandfather of manga.

Baby-Sitters Club 1-3
The Baby-Sitters Club is a group of girls who offer a babysitting service to the neighbourhood. Each girl is unique and has their own issues. For example, Stacey is diabetic, and the volume focusing on her describes what that means, and how it affects her life. The stories centre around the girls working together and forming friendships to help each other with their individual problems.
Black and white. Ongoing series.

The Bakers
      Do These Toys Belong Somewhere?
      Babies and Kittens
These hardcover books present snapshots from the life of creator Kyle Baker and his family. Hilarious, often slapstick moments of family life are depicted in full colour scenes, with little text.

Batman Strikes 1-3
These manga-sized books present stories based on the cartoon The Batman. A younger, lighter Batman fights crime in books intended for younger audiences.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Bone
      One Volume
      Scholastic Vol.1-7
After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures, including a dragon and rat creatures. They also meet a vast array of characters, including Thorn, a girl who has a bigger role to play than she could imagine. This fantasy epic has won wide international recognition and acclaim. It is available as a single black-and-white volume, or in shorter segments, currently being reprinted in colour by Scholastic.

Chickenhare 1-2
Chickenhare is a strange creature, part chicken, part hare, and all adventure. With his turtle friend Abe, and other pals they meet along the way, Chickenhare tries to avoid trouble, such as an insane taxidermist in volume one. The dark humour and implied violence make this book recommended for grade 6 and up.

Coraline
One of three children's books written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean. McKean brings his unique style of illustration to this dark story about a girl named Coraline, who discovers a mysterious door on a rainy day. The door leads to a creepy, alternate world that she must then try to escape. Due to the darker content, this book is recommended for grade 6 and up.
Illustrated novel. Black and white.

Courageous Princess
Courageous Princess is the story of Princess Mabelrose. Raised by loving parents, she is kidnapped by a greedy dragon. Rather than wait to be rescued, Mabelrose decides to stage a daring escape and make her way back home. She travels through many strange lands, encountering dangerous situations, facing each with courage and a positive attitude. This spirit gains her the help and friendship of many people, creatures, and magical beings she encounters in her quest to return home.Courageous Princess is currently out of print. We will update this entry when that changes.

Courtney Crumrin 1-3
Courtney liked her life, and then her parents dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. And while her parents have slipped easily into their new social status, Courtney now has to deal with snobby classmates and the strange shadowy visitors that often come to visit her uncle. Courtney soon figures out how to deal with the strange and awkward events around her, and becomes a strong heroine.
Black-and-white. Written and illustrated by Ted Naifeh.

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish
The first illustrated children's book by the acclaimed team of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. The title says it all, as two siblings agree to trade their father for their friend's coveted goldfish. McKean's art style is a vibrant blend of illustration and mixed media that will engage the imagination of readers at many levels.

Dayan 1-4
Dayan is a mischevious cat who lives in a magical world where animals can walk and talk. The books are laid out with text on one page and a full-colour illustration on the facing page. Stories involve the character and friends getting mixed up with witches, trickster shadows, and polar bears.
Manga. Hardcover. Ongoing series. Dayan Vol.1 is currently out of print.

Draw Your Own:
      Heroes
      Monsters
      Robots
This series of books by Canadian Jay Stephens teaches kids how to draw their favourite type of character. Stephens takes his audience through various steps such as heads, bodies, character design, and facial expressions, by using full colour illustrations. He also includes anecdotes about various types of heroes, monsters, and robots, which will have kids learning more than just how to draw.
Hardcover.

Dreadful Ed and Mary Scary
Both of these books are written in rhyming couplets with facing images. Each tells the story of one of the bogeyman's children, Ed who tries to live up to being heir to the bogeyman, but isn't very scary at all, and Mary, an orphan who has never been able to fit into society.

Franklin Richards 1-2
Franklin Richards is the son of Reed and Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four, and is the smartest kid in the world. With his robot pal H.E.R.B.I.E. Franklin gets himself in and out of trouble in every issue, usually through fooling about in his dad's lab.
Manga-sized. Each volume contains four issues. Ongoing series. Franklin Richards Vol.1 is currently out of print.

Gargoyles 1
Based on the popular Disney cartoon from the 90s, Gargoyles centres around the story of five actual Gargoyles who have not assumed living form since they were in Scotland centuries ago, now find themselves awake in New York City in the 20th century. Having befriended a police officer named Elisa, they work to protect New York City, while keeping their presence a secret.
Contains the first six issues of the series. Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Glister 1-3
Glister Butterworth is a weird kid who seems to attract nothing but weird things, such as a literal ghost writer who haunts Glister until she completes his masterpiece. Glister is a strong female character who sticks up for herself, and meets every challenge head-on and with a sense of humour.
Manga-sized. Black and white. Ongoing series.

Gon 1-4
Gon is the only dinosaur left, unfortunately, he's also the smallest dinosaur. In stories told without words, Gon travels across the wilderness protecting those in need of help from other animals that wish to harm or eat them.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Hardy Boys 1-13
Based on the classic novels by Franklin W. Dixon, these graphic versions update the stories for a new generation of readers. Joe and Frank Hardy solve puzzles and mysteries continue to save the day now with the help of modern technology.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Herobear and the Kid
After his grandfather passes away, young Tyler inherits an old stuffed, toy bear and broken pocket watch. Much to Tyler's surprise, the toy bear comes to life, and proceeds to accompany him on many exciting adventures, as well as the simple adventures of everyday life.

Hikaru No Go 1-12
Hikaru is a sixth grader who finds an old Go board in his grandfather's attic. Trapped inside the board is the ghost of the ancient Go master who originally taught the game to the emperor of Japan. Hikaru and the master become one in order to compete in Go tournaments against veteran players, ever seeking the "Divine Move" that will allow the Go master to finally rest.
Manga. Black and white. Ongoing series.

Jason and the Argobots 1-2
Set in an undetermined future, Jason finds a giant cybernetic hand sticking out of a crevasse near his desert home, where he lives with his inventor grandfather and stubborn kid sister. Jason discovers that the hand belongs to a giant robot, which he eventually learns to control, just in time to become a hero. A good book for boys.
Manga-sized. Black-and-white. Written by Canadian J. Torres, and illustrated by Mike Norton.

Jellaby 1
This book collects the first two chapters of the popular webcomic "Jellaby". Elementary student Portia cannot stop getting into trouble in class, mostly due to daydreaming. Then one night she meets a sad and hungry dragon named Jellaby and finds the friend she'd been looking for.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Johnny Boo
Johnny Boo is a little friendly ghost, with his own ghost sidekick and pal Squiggle. Together the two strive to find ice cream, but run into an ice cream monster, who, although seemingly harmless, still steals their ice cream. Using Johnny's Boo Power, and Squiggle's Squiggle Power, they manage to save the day. Everyone ends up happy at the end of this delightful children's book. The art is vivid and lively, and the writing is humorous and encourages friendship values.

Justice League Unlimited 1-3
Justice League Unlimited: Ties That Bind
The most powerful superheroes in the universe join forces to fight evil wherever it may be found. These books present new stories based on the TV cartoon Justice League Unlimited. Volumes 1-3 are manga-sized, while "Ties That Bind" is full-size, and have the same style of art as the cartoon, allowing kids to easily follow the storylines and characters.
Ongoing series. JLU 1-3 are currently out of print.

Kingdom Hearts 1-4
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories 1-2
Kingdom Hearts II Vol.1-2
Kingdom Hearts is a Disney manga, melding traditional manga style and characters with well-known Disney characters. The story begins when 14-year-old Sora is separated from his friends and finds himself swept into a mysterious, new land. There, he meets Court Wizard Donald and Captain Goofy, who are on a mission to find their king, Mickey, and return him to his throne at Disney Castle. When the three learn of the Heartless, ominous creatures who feed off the darkness in the hearts of others, they join forces to recover Sora's friends, return the king to his rightful position, and save the universe from the Heartless.
Manga, black and white. Ongoing series.

Land of Nod Rockabye Book
Land of Nod Rockabye Book is a series of stories within stories about some very bizarre characters, including the superhero Jetcat, Space Ape, and Tutenstein. Tutenstein was made into a cartoon on Nickelodeon.
Written and illustrated by Canadian Jay Stephens. Black and white.

Legion of Superheroes in the 31st Century 1
This series based on the cartoon of the same name follows the adventures of a young Superman who has teamed up with the Legion of Superheroes in the distant future to fight crime.
Each volume contains four issues. Ongoing series.

Little Lit:
      It was a Dark and Silly Night
      Little Lit: Folklore and Fairy Tale Funnies
      Little Lit: Strange Stories for Strange Kids
The Little Lit books are anthologies of children's stories written and illustrated by top industry professionals. The books have won the prestigious Eisner award for best comic anthology due to its engaging format and imaginative stories.

Little Vampire Vol.1
This book collects three Little Vampire stories - "Little Vampire Goes to School", "Little Vampire Does Kung Fu", and "Little Vampire and the Canine Defenders Club." Little Vampire is just that, a little vampire. He lives with his undead parents in a haunted house, full of ghosts, monsters, and other strange things. Little Vampire is a little unlike other vampires though: he wants to go to school. But there is no school during the night, when vampires can be out and about. So the other creatures of the house go to school at night with Little Vampire, so he can have his wish fulfilled. While at school, Little Vampire completes the homework of Michael, the boy whose desk he shares. Michael, overjoyed, soon starts writing messages with Little Vampire, and eventually they meet and become friends. Together with Little Vampire's dog Phantomato (named for being a ghost and the colour of a tomato), the three get in and out of trouble in the real and ghostly world. The stories are endearing, very funny, and contain some grotesque elements a la Roald Dahl. Recommended for grade 5 and up.

Magic Pickle:
      Graphic Novel
      Magic Pickle vs. the Egg Poacher
      Magic Pickle and the Planet of the Grapes
Everything was quite normal in the life of Jo Jo Wigman, until she discovered a secret government lab under the floor of her bedroom, and its mysterious inhabitant, the Magic Pickle. His job is to rid the planet of the Brotherhood of Evil Produce who are bent on world domination. What began as a parody of the X-Men has developed into an endearing and humorous series of books perfect for kids of any age.
The graphic novel is fully illustrated. The other books are novels with illustrations in black and white. Manga-sized.

Mail Order Ninja 1-2
Timmy McAllister is a normal kid, who isn't exactly the most popular kid in school. He faces teasing from his sister, the bullies who collect a toll from those on their way to school, and the snobbiest rich girl around. One day he orders his own ninja, just like the ones he reads about in graphic novels. The ninja helps him against bullies, and snobs, as Timmy tries to change the world around him.
Manga, black and white. Ongoing series.

Marvel Adventures Avengers 1-6
The Avengers is a team of powerful superheroes: Captain America, Storm, Iron Man, The Hulk, Giant-Girl, Wolverine and Spider-Man. Together they fight global threats, like alien invasions, and really big villains, in a series of stories written for young audiences.
Each book contains four stories, and is manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four 1-7
Presenting the adventures of the Fantastic Four - Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing as they face adventures and villains.
Each book is manga-sized, contains four stories, and has a scientific bent. Ongoing series.

Marvel Adventures Hulk 1-2
Mild mannered professor Bruce Banner has one problem, when he gets mad, he becomes the Hulk. These stories present the adventures of the Hulk for a young audience.
Each book is manga-sized, and contains four stories. Ongoing series.

Marvel Adventures Iron Man 1-2
Tony Stark is a millionaire genius. He's also Iron Man, a crime-fighter who wears an elaborate suit of armour that allows him to right the wrongs of the world.
Each book is manga-sized, and contains four stories. Ongoing series.

Marvel Adventures Spiderman 1-9
Spiderman faces all new challenges against some of his most well-known villains, while maintaining his belief that 'with great power comes great responsibility'.
Each book contains four stand-alone stories designed for young audiences, and is manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Mighty Skullboy Army
Skullboy is an elementary student who is bent on world domination. He continuously attempts to accomplish this with the questionable help of his sidekicks, a robot and a monkey, who seem to do more harm than good. He also struggles to avoid Booger Ralph who annoys him, and Brutus who bullies him. This hilarious series of stories will appeal to all ages.
Manga-sized. Black and white.

Mouse Guard 1
Mouse Guard is a story of heroic mice who discover their village and lives are in danger, and must find a way to save the day. The characters are interesting and complex, and their surroundings are beautifully rendered, giving the series an extremely lifelike feel. This series will appeal to fans of Bone, as it has a similar quest aspect, and highly sympathetic characters.
Ongoing series.

Nancy Drew 1-13
Based on the classic novels by Carolyn Keene, these graphic versions update the stories for a new generation of readers. Nancy Drew encounters intrigue and adventure as she solves puzzles and mysteries.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Naruto 1-29
One of the most anticipated series in North American manga release history, Naruto is the story of a young boy trying to prove himself to his entire village. Each village has its own ninjitsu style, and to be a true member of society, the children must study and pass many exams to become full-fledged members of their home village's style. Naruto is the black sheep of his village. He is an orphan and none of the adults will acknowledge his existence. This is because he houses the spirit of a nine-tailed fox-demon that tried to destroy the city before he was born. This hasn't stopped Naruto though. Instead he tries twice as hard as every other student to become the best ninja in his class. He is usually unsuccessful, and that is where this action series gets its comedic relief. A good book for boys, containing exciting action sequences.
Ongoing series. Manga, black and white.

Owly 1-4
Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl whose friend is a worm. Owly wants to make friends with everyone, even animals owls don't usually befriend. The stories are about understanding and acceptance, and being different, as Owly himself is an owl that cannot fly. The books are told through symbols and expressions rather than words, allowing it to appeal to a wide range of readers. It engages imagination, as readers figure out what is going on in the books without the aid of text.
Black and white. Ongoing series.

Polly and the Pirates
Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she's grown up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen of which she never knew she was a part. Suddenly Polly is faced with becoming the Pirate Queen while trying to overcome her insecurities. A great book for girls, containing lots of adventure, with a strong female character.
Black-and-white. Written and illustrated by Ted Naifeh.

Power Pack:
      Power Pack Pack Attack
      Avengers and the Power Pack
      Fantastic Four and the Power Pack
      Iron Man and the Power Pack
      Spider-Man and the Power Pack
      X-Men and the Power Pack
Power Pack is Marvel's youngest group of superheroes, four siblings who gain superpowers to help stop an alien invasion. Energizer, Zero-G, Mass Master, and Lightspeed use their powers to help stop injustice, while trying to work together as a team and deal with normal kid issues. Strong, young characters, two of which are girls, and two boys, will appeal to a wide range of readers.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Powerpuff Girls 1-2
This series consists of stories based on the popular cartoon. Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles, superheroes created by Professor Utonium fight crime in their hometown of Townsville in a series of action-packed adventures.
Manga-sized.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch 1
Sabrina is a typical teenager, except for the fact that she is also a witch. This series combines the fun of magical adventures, with humour and typical teenage drama.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Scooby Doo 1-6
Based on the perpetually successful cartoon, this series presents the wacky adventures of Scooby-Doo, with his pals Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred, as they encounter and solve mysteries.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Shaman King 1-16
This series, based on the popular cartoon, delves into the spiritual world of the shaman. Manta Oyamada is leading a perfectly ordinary life until he meets teenage shaman Yoh Asakura who can tap into the swordfighting powers of a ghost samurai. The two quickly find themselves in action-packed situations.
Manga. Black and white. Ongoing series.

Simpsons:
      Beach Blanket Bongo
      Belly Buster
      Beyond Forever
      Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson
      Big Beastly Book of Bart Simpson
      Big Brilliant Book of Bart Simpson
      Comics Royale
      Dollars to Donuts
      Jam Packed Jamboree
      Treehouse of Horror 1-4
      Wingding
These books present new stories centred around North America's most popular cartoon family, mostly written by Canadian Ian Boothby. The series preserves the wit and art style of the TV show.
Ongoing series.

Sonic the Hedgehog:
      Sonic Archives 1-6
      Sonic Beginnings
      Sonic Select
Based on the wildly popular video game franchise, these stories retain the action and adventure of the game, while exploring the characters.
Each volume contains four issues. Ongoing series.

Spider-Girl 1-9
Set in the future, Spider-Man's daughter May Parker, has inherited her father's super powers, and uses them to fight injustice. When not working to right wrongs, she works at maintaining a normal social life, as complicated as that my be.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Spider-Man Fairy Tales
This collection of four issues features all-new interpretations of Little Red Riding Hood, Anansi the Spider-God, Tsuchigumo the Japanese Spider Spirit and Cinderella, with Spider-Man as the main character.
Contains four issues.

Spider-Man Family:
      Untold Team-Ups
      Back in Black
Spider-Man Family presents various stories about Spider-Man teaming up with friends and fellow superheroes to fight crime and deal with everyday life.
Each volume contains three issues. Manga-sized.

Squirrelly Gray
This short tale told in verse tells the story of Squirrely Gray who lives in a boring world without colour, and only his TV for entertainment, which isn't very entertaining. But things quickly change as he meets the Tooth Fairy, and the Hungry Fox, in a fun adventure.
Hardcover. Squirrelly Gray is currently out of print.

Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures 1-10
Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures are four-story anthologies based in the Star Wars universe, and inspired by Cartoon Network's Clone Wars cartoons. New stories of Jedi and Empire are told, using characters and settings that are familiar, while introducing new heroes and villains.
Manga-sized. Ongoing series.

Sugar Sugar Rune 1-7
Two best friend witch girls, Chocolat and Vanilla, traverse dimensions into the Human World to compete for the title of Queen of the Magic World. To win the competition, they must collect the hearts of boys who develop feelings for them, from simple crushes, to full-blown love. Although Chocolat had no problems back home enticing witch-boys with her forthright, often abrasive, personality, it's Vanilla's quiet demeanour that seems to draw the human-boys' attention. They have to learn how to be good 'humans' while trying to preserve their friendship in spite of rivalry.
Manga, black and white. Ongoing series.

Teen Titans Go! Vol.1-5
Teen Titans Go! Titans Together
Teen Titans Go presents new stories based on the TV cartoon Teen Titans. Five teenage superheroes, Raven, Starfire, Robin, Cyborg, and Beast Boy, each with their own problems, figure out how to save the world, while working on their relationships with each other through pizza, video games, and teamwork.
Written by Canadian J. Torres. Volumes 1-5 are each manga-sized, and contain 5 issues of the comic series. "Titans Together" is full-size, and contains 6 issues. Ongoing series.

Wolves in the Walls
The second illustrated children's book by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, this tells the story of Lucy, a girl who is sure there are wolves living in the walls of the house. Her family doesn't believe her, until one day the wolves come out, and Lucy has to stand up to them.

X-Men Fairy Tales
This collection of four issues, features all-new interpretations of fairy tales from across the globe, starring the X-Men.

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